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The Vegan Diet: Revolutionizing the Culinary Industry`

February 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

It’s bigger than you think, this digital age we’re right smack in the middle of. Don’t be intimidated, though–even though the World Wide Web has gotten so huge. It’s so monumental that every topic or issue you can possibly think of is exploding onto the scene at an alarming rate due to the continued shattering of information breakwaters. Anyone can know anything online now.

This can be a good thing on many levels: one in particular, the culinary industry.

Think of the possibilities of new kinds of food being introduced to revolutionize your palate and revamp every restaurant or grocery store ever in existence. The topic is now vegan diets, no surprise there, of course; and for sure, culinary institutes are the place to go if possessing the passion to learn about it. Now with the onset of online degrees thanks to this digital era, more and more students can pursue a profession in cooking, learning about vegetarian cooking–and then opening more and more restaurants that can provide those types of cooking. After all, the movement of Meatless Mondays has been going global for awhile now with the likes of Oprah and Mario Batali on board.

Think about the ramifications of this amazing development. Because of the digital era, because of the rise of online education, the culinary culture and quality can single-handedly change to the point when vegetarians are not a minority but an equal ratio to the regular diet of meats. Simply put in the effort to attend online classes dedicated to the culinary arts, and you’re miles ahead of learning the ins and outs of an industry that is ripe with discovery.

It’s an amazing time for the quality of life–all because of the digital era, because of the convenience of online education. Look to the future and put on your shades, because it’s going to be bright.

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Spicing Up Your Special Day

February 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

For vegetarians and vegans planning a celebration with carnivore friends, finding the perfect mix of food can be a daunting task. Meat-loving guests may balk at nontraditional fare, especially when it comes to holiday basics. Still, your special occasion doesn’t need to cause anxiety. Instead, surprise and impress guests—of all dietary preferences—with your cooking savvy and party ingenuity.

Find the Perfect Recipe:

The first easy step any vegetarian host can take is a simple online search. Countless exciting vegetarian and vegan recipes abound on the web. There, you can pick and choose recipes for specific needs. Planning a birthday bash? Vegan cake recipes turn the requisite (and possibly intimidating) celebratory baking easy. Need a romantic Valentine’s Day meal? A simple search reveals innumerable romantic possibilities.

Old Favorites:

Holidays indeed can strike fear into any host, including the vegetarian cooking up a special occasion for finicky, meat-eating family. Here, too, creative cooking can get the job done. Tasty stand-ins for old favorites keep the entire family satisfied. Thanksgiving, for instance, can pose a tricky situation for stalwart supporters of traditional food. But a menu of vegetarian stuffing and tofu turkey keeps the family together. And don’t forget to finish the occasion with some vegan pumpkin pie!

Dessert Envy:

Delicious desserts are the way to anybody’s heart. Skeptics might be reluctant to try, but your kitchen skills will prove that vegetarian and vegan alternatives live up to—and often surpass—typical dessert offerings. Nearly everything, from sorbet to cupcakes, pudding to peanut butter, exists in vegan form, and can transform any hesitating dessert aficionado.

Though others may initially be hesitant, your special day can satisfy vegetarians and carnivores alike. Combining traditional substitutes with interesting innovations is a surefire recipe for a successful celebration.

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Tips and Tricks for Vegetarian Travel

February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Staying true to a vegetarian lifestyle can be tricky even in familiar surroundings. Throw some travel into the mix, and you could have a recipe for disaster. So, what’s a worldly vegetarian to do? Here are some tricks to avoid common dilemmas on your next adventure abroad:

  1. Research cuisine before your trip: Committed vegetarians may be surprised to find that food they steer clear of is a staple in the diet of, well, everyone they encounter at their travel destination. Before traveling, familiarize yourself with common cuisine. This will help you recognize veggie-friendly options—and know what plates to avoid
  2. The importance of language: If you’re lucky enough to be well-versed in the native tongue of the country you visit, you’re ahead of the game. Even if you have to carefully explain your wishes for a dish, you’ll get your point across politely. But if you slept through basic French, there’s still hope. Learn some basic key phrases—not only of food you do and don’t want but also the pleases and thank yous of the land—in the language of the country before you go. It will help you get your point across.  Better yet, natives will appreciate the effort.
  3. Ask the expert: Despite being armed with guidebooks and dictionaries, you still might run into some trouble abroad. It never hurts to have someone in the know translate key sentences, such as asking for vegetarian options. Ask a native friend, or the staff at your hotel. They’ll help you get a vegetarian meal, and they’ll know how to express it in the most culturally-appropriate way.

Traveling abroad can be intimidating, especially while staying true to your beliefs.  With a little preparation, vegetarianism and travel are completely compatible.

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